I have had success with Permabound and you do not have to buy the Permabound binding.  For picture books I always purchased either library bound or regular hardcover.  Check in with Ken Kuckel.  They might be in the same situation but last school year, they were pretty quick with a high fill rate and abut 12-15% cheaper.

Email: .kenkuckel@perma-bound.com

On Wed, Sep 8, 2021 at 4:20 PM Christopher Barlow <christophbarlow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Before I retired, I had used Mackin for my book orders. Very helpful and they were good at answering and responding to questions.

Chris Barlow

CASL Representative to NESLA

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On Sep 8, 2021, at 11:41 AM, Baerny, Susan SMS Teacher - Library Media Specialist <baernys@newmilfordps.org> wrote:

I am in the same situation. I am also looking for a vendor that has books in stock and can get them out in a timely manner. 

Thank you.

On Wed, Sep 8, 2021 at 11:14 AM Allison Loiseau <librarianallie@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

I am very frustrated with the delays I am experiencing with Follett. Can you kindly recommend book vendors who offer processing and get orders in your library quickly?  I need the processing because I do have any clerical help and our district is not allowing volunteers.  I am happy to catalogue, cover, and label the occasional title but I cannot manage large orders in a timely fashion.  We are CLC members.  Thanks in advance!

Allison

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